OF GRAND TOUR INTEREST: A PATINATED BRONZE OF DIANA DE GABII AFTER THE ANTIQUE
OF GRAND TOUR INTEREST: A PATINATED BRONZE OF DIANA DE GABII AFTER THE…
19th Century
Inscribed to the cast at the front of the plinth base ‘Diane de Gabies’, 76cm high
Provenance: Sotheby’s London, 22 February 1999, lot 417. The original marble is attributed to the Greek sculptor Praxiteles, and was excavated by Gavin Hamilton in 1792 from a property just outside…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £300 - £500
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
AFTER JEAN-BAPTISTE PIGALLE (1714-1785): A BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED HERMES OR MERCURY, AFTER THE ANTIQUE
AFTER JEAN-BAPTISTE PIGALLE (1714-1785): A BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED…
Late 19th Century
Modelled seated on a rock, upon a Rosso Levanto marble base, approx 41cm high
Pigalle presented this marble version of Mercury Lacing His Sandals in 1742 to the French Academy and to great acclaim. It is probably one of his most famous works, now in the Louvre museum. On the…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £300 - £500
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
GAETANO ROSSI (B.1829-?): AN ITALIAN MARBLE CARVED BUST OF VENUS CAPUA AFTER THE ANTIQUE (2)
GAETANO ROSSI (B.1829-?): AN ITALIAN MARBLE CARVED BUST OF VENUS CAPUA…
Dated 1876
Signed to the reverse and dated, ‘G Rossi, 1876’ mounted on a green scagliola pedestal column, the bust 70cm high; the pedestal, 111cm high
This bust of Venus de Capua is based on the Roman example, a full standing figure of Venus carved during the reign of Hadrian, and found at the Amphitheatre of Capua in 1750. This in turn was derived…
Hammer price: £8,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
A FRENCH PATINATED BRONZE GROUP OF VENUS AND CUPID
A FRENCH PATINATED BRONZE GROUP OF VENUS AND CUPID
19th Century
Modelled kneeling reaching down to Cupid, with quiver to the naturalistic base, 47cm wide; 52cm high
Condition report: This is rather dirty and dusty, particularly in the recesses, and would benefit from a careful clean. The patination is a little dry in areas. There appear to be no obvious damages. 
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £300 - £500
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
JOSEPH LORENZL (1892-1950): AN ART DECO SILVERED BRONZE FIGURE OF A DANCER
JOSEPH LORENZL (1892-1950): AN ART DECO SILVERED BRONZE FIGURE OF A DANCER
20th Century
The base stamped ‘Real Bronze, Lorenzl' on green onyx base, 30cm high
Condition report: Overall the silvered surface is quite worn and oxidised, now uneven and quite speckled with oxidisation. Please see additional images of the mark and surface at www.bellmans.co.uk…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £300 - £500
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
A VINTAGE CATHAY OF CALIFORNIA CLOCHE HAT AND A HENRY HEATH TOP HAT (4)
A VINTAGE CATHAY OF CALIFORNIA CLOCHE HAT AND A HENRY HEATH TOP HAT (4)
1920’s and Later
The black velvet hat decorated with paste gem semi-circles and feathers, with fabric label inside; Together with a green card hat box with travel labels for P&O Orient Lines SS…
Top hat internal circumference 54cm (21 1/4 inches).
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £100 - £150
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
A CAMPAIGN BRASS BOUND MAHOGANY PORTABLE WRITING SLOPE
A CAMPAIGN BRASS BOUND MAHOGANY PORTABLE WRITING SLOPE
19th Century
With two carrying handles, opening to a folding gilt tooled leather writing slope, storage compartment beneath both sides of the slope with one having a now redundant lock plate and ink…
Condition Report:Generally in good condition with wear consistent with age and use. One loss to the wood on next to the left hand ink bottle (photographed). Lock plate to the main compartment has no…
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £80 - £120
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
A RECONSTITUTED STONE GARDEN URN
A RECONSTITUTED STONE GARDEN URN
On flared socle and square pedestal, 70cm diameter; 127cm high
item breaks down into three sections, each section could be carried by one strong person, but not advised  the heaviest section being to the pedestal which is hollow, we would suggest using a sack…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £100 - £200
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE CABINET
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE CABINET
With pair of glazed doors over cupboards, 117cm wide; 51cm deep; 225cm high
internal shelves are height adjustable, breaks down into three sections for transportation, cornice, glazed section and chest base. 
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £100 - £150
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
14 October 2025 , 17:00 BST
WILLIAM S TAYLOR (BRITISH, 1920-2010)
WILLIAM S TAYLOR (BRITISH, 1920-2010)
Mother and daughter by a tree
signed 'W S Taylor' (lower left)
oil on canvas
60 x 75.5cm
ARR
Condition reportSome craquelure in places, including to girl's face and running vertically down part of her body, and to left and right of tree on house.A few small, minor brown spots in places, such…
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £80 - £120
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
JEANNE DOWN (20TH CENTURY)
JEANNE DOWN (20TH CENTURY)
In the Rough
signed, numbered and titled 'Jeanne Down 81/200' (lower margin)
etching
16 x 15cm
Created for the Bob Hope British Classic 1981
(unframed)
Estimate: £30 - £50
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
BERTIL VALLIEN ( SWEDISH, B.1938) FOR KOSTA BODA. 'JANUS' GLASS SCULPTURE
BERTIL VALLIEN ( SWEDISH, B.1938) FOR KOSTA BODA. 'JANUS' GLASS SCULPTURE
Engraved mark, B.Vallien, 7171031 Kosta Boda Lim Ed 500, granite square base, 18cm overall height
A line of chipping down one edge of the glass, approx. 5cm length
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £150 - £250
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
AN AMETHYST 18CT GOLD COCKTAIL RING
AN AMETHYST 18CT GOLD COCKTAIL RING
With a central oval cut amethyst, claw set and mounted in an openwork mount in 18ct gold, size L, gross weight 9.4 grams
CONDITION REPORTThe amethyst is of a fairly even medium purplish hue when viewed top down, slight windowing when tilted, more evident when viewed from the underside, one claw broken off however the…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £300
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A DIAMOND SET OVAL HINGED BANGLE (2)
A DIAMOND SET OVAL HINGED BANGLE (2)
Detailed indistinctly 585, centrally claw set with an old cut diamond weighing an estimated 0.32 carats, in a twistover design, inside diameter measuring 57mm x 49.6mm, with a safety chain, gross 11…
CONDITION REPORTThe item is not hallmarked and only bears a partially rubbed 585 mark for 14ct goldThe diamond is genuine, with some black mineral inclusions viewed table down
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £260 - £280
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A CONTINENTAL REVERSE GLASS PAINTING DEPICTING THE CHRIST'S DEPOSITION FROM THE CROSS
A CONTINENTAL REVERSE GLASS PAINTING DEPICTING THE CHRIST'S DEPOSITION…
Late 18th/Early 19th Century, Possibly after a woodcut by Ugo da Carpi
The eglomise painted glass panel depicting Christ being taken down from the cross surrounded by figures, with gilt highlights,…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £100 - £200
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
AN 18TH CENTURY MAHOGANY SERPENTINE FOUR DRAWER CHEST
AN 18TH CENTURY MAHOGANY SERPENTINE FOUR DRAWER CHEST
With fitted top drawer, 100cm wide; 65cm deep; 86cm high
Old marks and scratches present, one scratch to left side of top, signs of old restoration with repaired splits to the drawers fronts of the third down drawer, handles are not the first set but are…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A GROUP OF SEVEN CHINESE PAINTINGS ON RICE PAPER (7)
A GROUP OF SEVEN CHINESE PAINTINGS ON RICE PAPER (7)
19th century
Five rectangular and one oval, each painted with birds in branches or on the ground, sizes 13cm by 16.5cm to 19cm by 27cm, each framed and glazed
Two paintings, 13cm by 16.5cm - some discolouration and tearsTwo paintings- 13cm by 18.5cm - some discolouration, foxing and tearsOne oval painting, 12cm by 17cm - minor tearsOne painting ( pheasants…
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 September 2025 , 01:00 BST
10 September 2025 , 01:00 BST
A LARGE PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED AND PAINTED MODELS OF DEER ( 10)
A LARGE PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED AND PAINTED MODELS OF DEER ( 10)
20th century
Each in recumbent pose with separately carved antlers and ears, each approx 61cm length by approx 73cm high
Some overall wear and markings to the paint.One dear has a break through its left foreleg. The other has a crack down one side of its face. Both deer with visible joins around lower part of neck.…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 September 2025 , 01:00 BST
10 September 2025 , 01:00 BST
A BRITISH OFFICER’S SABRE BY OSBORN & GUNBY
Lot 1607 - September 10| Arms & Armour Sold
A BRITISH OFFICER’S SABRE BY OSBORN & GUNBY
Early 19th century
With curved fullered blade retaining blue and gilt decoration with Britannia, trophies and crowned Royal Arms and inscribed " From the officers and privates of the Ilkeston…
The Ilkeston Volunteer Infantry was formed in 1803 under Captain James Potter junior. On 4 July 1811 Lieutenant Richard Potter was promoted Captain-Commandant, succeeding James Potter. An inscription…
Hammer price: £4,500
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
10 September 2025 , 01:00 BST
10 September 2025 , 01:00 BST
A LARGE BALKAN YATAGHAN
Lot 1637 - September 10| Arms & Armour Sold
A LARGE BALKAN YATAGHAN
19th century
With heavy curved single-edged blade, brass cross-guard with rounded terminals, and horn grip of characteristic form with bulbous pommel, in its metal-mounted leather-covered wooden…
Condition report; The handle has been cracked and repaired. Scabbard with wear to the leather and to the silver finish base metal now showing through. Blade in general good condition has been re…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 September 2025 , 01:00 BST
10 September 2025 , 01:00 BST
A FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY LACY, LONDON
Lot 1706 - September 10| Arms & Armour Unsold
A FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY LACY, LONDON
Early 19th century
With octagonal-to-round steel barrel, flat bevelled lock signed ‘LACY’, full walnut stock with chequered butt, the silver wire inlay now lacking, and silver furniture including…
Estimate: £500 - £700
10 September 2025 , 01:00 BST
10 September 2025 , 01:00 BST
TWELVE BOTTLES ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE
TWELVE BOTTLES ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE
Chapel Down Kit's Coty Blanc de Blancs Brut 2019; Artelium Wine Estate 2 x Curators Cuvée Brut 2018 and 2 x Blanc de Blancs Brut 2018; Balfour Winery 2 x Tesco Finest Brut NV; Langham Wine Estate…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £80 - £120
31 August 2025 , 19:28 BST
31 August 2025 , 19:28 BST
JEANNE DOWN (20TH CENTURY)
JEANNE DOWN (20TH CENTURY)
In the Rough
signed, numbered and titled 'Jeanne Down 81/200' (lower margin)
etching
16 x 15cm
Created for the Bob Hope British Classic 1981
(unframed)
Estimate: £50 - £70
4 August 2025 , 17:00 BST
4 August 2025 , 17:00 BST
A SILVER MOUNTED FRAME/STAND TO HOLD A WATCH, A BAROMETER AND A THERMOMETER
A SILVER MOUNTED FRAME/STAND TO HOLD A WATCH, A BAROMETER AND A THERMOMETER
The enamelled dials with black detailing, the watch detailed 8 days, the rectangular stand engraved 1887 and 1912, Birmingham 1916, size of frame/stand 19.5cm x 12cm
Condition Report; Watch is not working, dial and hands are in good condition, the barometer has slight rubbing to caseback, dial is in good condition, the case; the green velvet is rather grubby…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £100 - £150
4 August 2025 , 17:00 BST
4 August 2025 , 17:00 BST

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